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A Pilot Study Using Weightloss and Exercise to Prevent Recurring Gestational Diabetes in Obese Women

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Gestational Diabetes
Registration Number
NCT00924599
Lead Sponsor
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to examine the feasibility of recruiting and providing a behavioral weight loss program prior to pregnancy to reduce gestational diabetes recurrence.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
12
Inclusion Criteria
  • GDM in last pregnancy
  • BMI 30-40
  • Age 18-40
  • 1-5 years since last pregnancy
  • Non-smoking
  • English or Spanish speaking
  • Planning to have a baby but willing to use birth control during the 3 month weight loss program
Exclusion Criteria
  • 3 or more miscarriages
  • History of infertility
  • Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes
  • Any weight loss since last pregnancy (based on last pre-pregnancy weight)
  • History of major psychiatric illness, drug abuse, or unsafe dieting practices
  • History of bariatric surgery, major medical conditions that prohibit physical activity or dietary intervention (MD consent may be required)

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Gestational diabetes not present in pregnancyfrom conception to delivery
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center

🇺🇸

San Luis Obispo, California, United States

Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center
🇺🇸San Luis Obispo, California, United States

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